Looking back: How Jerome Frautschi changed Madison

W. Jerome Frautschi’s influence on the Madison area is indelible, highlighted by the $205 million he gifted to build the Overture Center, the stunning performance art center in Downtown Madison. But Frautschi’s influence, and that of his wife and American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland, cuts deep and wide. It includes contributions to the Wisconsin History Center, UW Hospital, the Black Business Hub, the Central Library and more. Here are a few highlights.